Description: Horizontal branches spread and stack in layersto make a broad pyramidal form. Looks as if ithas been meticulously trained to form evenlayers that progressively decrease in size. Itlooks like the profile of a heavily-woodedmountain from the side, hence the name 'SoftMountain.' A great find by RichardHaslebacher, Woods Creek Horticultural, LLC., Silverton, OR, being introduced by Rare TreeNursery.